Patents by Inventor Gerhard A. Schneider

Gerhard A. Schneider has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11528284
    Abstract: A method for detecting an attack, in particular a cyber-attack, on a control device of a vehicle, with the step of: checking communication data that is transmitted via at least one communication channel of the vehicle that is connected to the control device, wherein the checking of the communication data that is transmitted via the at least one communication channel of the vehicle that is connected to the control device includes the examination of whether the communication data transmitted via the at least one communication channel of the vehicle fulfils data requirements that are defined by one or a plurality of changeable rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventors: Rodrigo Daniel do Carmo, Michael Gerhard Schneider
  • Publication number: 20220240834
    Abstract: An exemplary system, method and computer-accessible medium for providing an indication(s) to administer an anesthesia medication(s) to a patient(s) can include, for example, receiving electroencephalogram (“EEG”) information for the patient(s), determining a power spectra(s) of an alpha band of the patient(s) from the EEG information, and providing the indication(s) to administer the anesthesia medication(s) to the patient(s) based on a predetermined drop in the power spectra(s). The predetermined drop can be about 20%. An amount to assign for the predetermined drop can be received. A first derivative power spectra can be determined based on the alpha band, and the indication(s) to administer the anesthesia medication(s) to the patient(s) can be provided based on a further predetermined drop in the first derivative power spectra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Paul GARCIA, Matthias KREUZER, Gerhard SCHNEIDER, Sebastian BERGER, David OBERT
  • Patent number: 11361600
    Abstract: A method for authenticating at least one diagnostic trouble code (DTC) generated by a motor vehicle system of a vehicle. The method generates a DTC by a fault detection algorithm, stores the DTC in a volatile fault memory, generates an identity marker denoting the fault detection algorithm at the time of generation of the DTC, stores the identity marker in NVM, stores the DTC in the NVM when an ignition-off request signal is present, loads the DTC from the NVM into the volatile memory when an ignition-on request signal is present, and authenticates the DTC by the authentication data record by, initially by determining the fault detection algorithm by which the fault event was detected, subsequently this fault detection algorithm being compared with the fault detection algorithm indicated by the identity marker, and an absence of concordance resulting in a manipulation of the DTC being indicated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventors: Scott F. Ross, Michael Gerhard Schneider
  • Publication number: 20210194893
    Abstract: A method for detecting an attack, in particular a cyber-attack, on a control device of a vehicle, with the step of: checking communication data that is transmitted via at least one communication channel of the vehicle that is connected to the control device, wherein the checking of the communication data that is transmitted via the at least one communication channel of the vehicle that is connected to the control device includes the examination of whether the communication data transmitted via the at least one communication channel of the vehicle fulfils data requirements that are defined by one or a plurality of changeable rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Rodrigo Daniel do Carmo, Michael Gerhard Schneider
  • Publication number: 20190355188
    Abstract: A method for authenticating at least one diagnostic trouble code (DTC) generated by a motor vehicle system of a vehicle. The method generates a DTC by a fault detection algorithm, stores the DTC in a volatile fault memory, generates an identity marker denoting the fault detection algorithm at the time of generation of the DTC, stores the identity marker in NVM, stores the DTC in the NVM when an ignition-off request signal is present, loads the DTC from the NVM into the volatile memory when an ignition-on request signal is present, and authenticates the DTC by the authentication data record by, initially by determining the fault detection algorithm by which the fault event was detected, subsequently this fault detection algorithm being compared with the fault detection algorithm indicated by the identity marker, and an absence of concordance resulting in a manipulation of the DTC being indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Scott F. Ross, Michael Gerhard Schneider
  • Patent number: 10466197
    Abstract: A packaging technology for MECS components, which allows the realization of extremely robust components which are resistant to high temperatures and media. Such a component includes at least one micro-electrochemical sensor (MECS) component having a diaphragm, which is developed in a layer construction on the substrate of the component and spans an opening in the substrate rear side, and a carrier for the mounting and electrical contacting of the MECS component on an application circuit board. The MECS component is bonded to the carrier in flip chip technology, so that a hermetically tight mechanical connection between the top surface of the MECS component and the carrier surface exists at least in one connection region, and an electric connection between the MECS component and the carrier exists in at least one contact area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Guenschel, Harald Guenschel, Lothar Diehl, Gerhard Schneider
  • Patent number: 10345903
    Abstract: A method of detecting eye location for a head-mounted display system includes directing positioning light to an eye of a user and detecting the positioning light reflected from the eye of the user. The method further includes determining a distance between the eye and a near-eye optic of the head-mounted display system based on attributes of the detected positioning light, and providing feedback for adjusting the distance between the eye and the near-eye optic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Robbins, Scott C. McEldowney, Xinye Lou, David D. Bohn, Quentin Simon Charles Miller, David Nister, Gerhard Schneider, Christopher Maurice Mei, Nathan Ackerman
  • Patent number: 10286948
    Abstract: A method of detecting for primary circuit loss of an electronic stability control system for a vehicle comprises checking that a lateral acceleration sensor is installed and working properly, a yaw sensor is installed and working properly, and a steering wheel angle sensor is installed and working properly. An absolute value of the lateral acceleration sensor is compared with a first pre-defined threshold, an absolute value of the yaw sensor is compared with a second pre-defined threshold, and an absolute value of the steering wheel angle sensor is compared with a third pre-defined threshold. It is determined that primary circuit loss detection is not required when any of the three sensors are equal to and above the respective pre-defined thresholds and that primary circuit loss detection is required when all of the three sensors are below the respective pre-defined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Yang, Bo Ye, Michael Gerhard Schneider, Clinton Schumann
  • Patent number: 10200019
    Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may compensate for an incompatibility between connection detection schemes used by different interface circuits for different connector receptacles. One example may provide an active pull-down that normally provides a pull-down resistor and provides an open circuit for a period of time following a disconnection of an interface from a cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Robert D. Zupke, Priyank D. Patel, Gerhard A. Schneider
  • Patent number: 10139860
    Abstract: Docking stations that may facilitate the sharing or transfer of power among a portable computing device, a docking station, and an accessory. One example may provide power from an accessory to a portable computing device. Switches may be used to avoid harm from inadvertent contact with voltages on exposed terminals. Another example may provide power directly from a battery on a portable computing device to an accessory. Another may limit this direct connection to a first type of accessory. Examples may limit a power connection to another type of accessory through a regulator. Another example may power one or more internal circuits either through a portable computing device or an accessory, depending on a mode of operation of the portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gerhard A. Schneider, Scott Krueger, Robert D. Watson
  • Patent number: 9804753
    Abstract: Various embodiments relating to selection of a user interface object displayed on a graphical user interface based on eye gaze are disclosed. In one embodiment, a selection input may be received. A plurality of eye gaze samples at different times within a time window may be evaluated. The time window may be selected based on a time at which the selection input is detected. A user interface object may be selected based on the plurality of eye gaze samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Ramsby, Tony Ambrus, Michael Scavezze, Abby Lin Lee, Brian Mount, Ian Douglas McIntyre, Aaron Mackay Burns, Russ McMackin, Katelyn Elizabeth Doran, Gerhard Schneider, Quentin Simon Charles Miller
  • Publication number: 20170242659
    Abstract: A system (1; 14; 30) of a device (2; 43) to store and reproduce audio information and a steering device (5; 15; 21; 26; 31) with at least one button (11) to steer the modes of the device (2; 43) and with communications means (13; 35, 36) for a wireless communication of steering commands with communications means (4) of the device (2; 43), wherein the steering device (5; 15; 21; 26; 31) is built in the form factor of a strap (6; 16; 24; 32) to be worn at least partially around a users (7) neck (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Manfred Hörndl, Ufuk Dikme, Gerhard Schneider
  • Patent number: 9718474
    Abstract: A vehicle stability control system operates by detecting a wheel speed potentially indicative of the presence of a mini-spare wheel at a wheel location of a vehicle with a wheel speed sensor and determines that a mini-spare tire is present responsive to the wheel speed remaining within a predefined band for predefined time. A threshold value that triggers action by a vehicle stability control system is adjusted to provide the mini-spare wheel with a value different than a wheel speed threshold value indicative of wheel slipping for a standard wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bo Ye, Michael Gerhard Schneider, Sai-Pavan Eswara, Matthew Conrad Tuhro, Vesa Luomaranta
  • Publication number: 20170174256
    Abstract: A method of detecting for primary circuit loss of an electronic stability control system for a vehicle comprises checking that a lateral acceleration sensor is installed and working properly, a yaw sensor is installed and working properly, and a steering wheel angle sensor is installed and working properly. An absolute value of the lateral acceleration sensor is compared with a first pre-defined threshold, an absolute value of the yaw sensor is compared with a second pre-defined threshold, and an absolute value of the steering wheel angle sensor is compared with a third pre-defined threshold. It is determined that primary circuit loss detection is not required when any of the three sensors are equal to and above the respective pre-defined thresholds and that primary circuit loss detection is required when all of the three sensors are below the respective pre-defined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Yang, Bo Ye, Michael Gerhard Schneider, Clinton Schumann
  • Publication number: 20170070010
    Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may compensate for an incompatibility between connection detection schemes used by different interface circuits for different connector receptacles. One example may provide an active pull-down that normally provides a pull-down resistor and provides an open circuit for a period of time following a disconnection of an interface from a cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Robert D. Zupke, Priyank D. Patel, Gerhard A. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20170045913
    Abstract: Docking stations that may facilitate the sharing or transfer of power among a portable computing device, a docking station, and an accessory. One example may provide power from an accessory to a portable computing device. Switches may be used to avoid harm from inadvertent contact with voltages on exposed terminals. Another example may provide power directly from a battery on a portable computing device to an accessory. Another may limit this direct connection to a first type of accessory. Examples may limit a power connection to another type of accessory through a regulator. Another example may power one or more internal circuits either through a portable computing device or an accessory, depending on a mode of operation of the portable computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gerhard A. Schneider, Scott Krueger, Robert D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20160341689
    Abstract: A packaging technology for MECS components, which allows the realization of extremely robust components which are resistant to high temperatures and media. Such a component includes at least one micro-electrochemical sensor (MECS) component having a diaphragm, which is developed in a layer construction on the substrate of the component and spans an opening in the substrate rear side, and a carrier for the mounting and electrical contacting of the MECS component on an application circuit board. The MECS component is bonded to the carrier in flip chip technology, so that a hermetically tight mechanical connection between the top surface of the MECS component and the carrier surface exists at least in one connection region, and an electric connection between the MECS component and the carrier exists in at least one contact area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Roland Guenschel, Harald Guenschel, Lothar Diehl, Gerhard Schneider
  • Patent number: 9474452
    Abstract: A method and a system for quantifying anaesthesia and/or a state of vigilance (e.g. monitoring sedation or sleep) from a plurality of parameters acquired from a subject allows to determine an indicator that reliably quantifies the hypnotic component of anaesthesia and/or the state of vigilance and/or the analgesic component of anaesthesia, even if the number of parameters varies while monitoring the subject. Preferably, a first sub-indicator based on a first subset of parameters adapted to characterize a boundary region between consciousness and unconsciousness is determined, and a second sub-indicator based on a second subset of parameters adapted to characterize a level of hypnosis of said subject is determined, and said first sub-indicator and said second sub-indicator are then combined to compute a global indicator value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Technische Universitaet Muenchen
    Inventors: Eberhard F. Kochs, Gerhard Schneider, Denis Jordan, Adem Omerovic, Matthias Kreuzer
  • Patent number: 9411369
    Abstract: Docking stations that may facilitate the sharing or transfer of power among a portable computing device, a docking station, and an accessory. One example may provide power from an accessory to a portable computing device. Switches may be used to avoid harm from inadvertent contact with voltages on exposed terminals. Another example may provide power directly from a battery on a portable computing device to an accessory. Another may limit this direct connection to a first type of accessory. Examples may limit a power connection to another type of accessory through a regulator. Another example may power one or more internal circuits either through a portable computing device or an accessory, depending on a mode of operation of the portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gerhard A. Schneider, Scott Krueger, Robert D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20160148734
    Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic material which contains at least one transition metal (TM), at least one rare earth metal (RE), and titanium. The content of the transition metal equals 74 to 94 at %, the content of the rare earth metal equals 2 to 20 at %, and the content of titanium equals 7 to 9 at %, in each case based on the total mass of the magnetic material, and the transition metal comprises cobalt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Roman Karimi, Roland Stein, Lars Bommer, Friederike Koeppen, Dagmar Goll, Juergen Oberle, Arne Huber, Gerhard Schneider, Ralf Loeffler